President's Council of Advisors
President's Council of Advisors Purpose Statement
The President’s Council of Advisors (PCOA) was formed to invite the perspective and experience of leaders in business, education, government and industry into a regular open exchange of feedback and ideas aimed at helping shape university strategy toward workforce development and community engagement. This exchange informs university leadership of the external environment, builds an understanding of external perspective on university challenges and opportunities and fosters advocacy for university goals and initiatives.
The council includes leaders representing current university partners, elected officials and captains of industry.
University leadership typically meets with the PCOA several times throughout the year.
Advisors
Dr. Ann Ackerman, Former President and CEO, Oklahoma Business Roundtable
Randy Allen, President and CEO, MidCon, Inc.
Maj. Gen. Rita Aragon
Ruben Aragon, Latino Community Leader
Michael Carolina, Executive Director, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology
Jill Castilla, President and CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond
David Castillo, Executive Director, Greater OKC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Darryl Davis, Mayor, City of Edmond
Patti Davis, President, Oklahoma Hospital Association
Liz Eickman, Director, Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Dr. Raúl Font, President, Latino Community Development Agency
Dr. Angela Grunewald, Superintendent, Edmond Public Schools
Judy Hatfield, CPA, CCIM, Principal, Equity Commercial Realty, LLC.
Kim Henry, Executive Director, Sarkeys Foundation
Steve Hill, Chief of Staff, Oklahoma City Mayor's Office
Dr. Melissa Houston, Founder and Principal, 929 Strategies
Dr. Bahaeddin (Baha) Jassemnejad, Technical Manager, ASRC Federal System Solutions and FFA, Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
Sherry Jordan, President and CEO, Edmond Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Michelle Keylon, Superintendent/CEO, Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Julie Knutson, President and CEO, The Oklahoma Academy
Dave Lopez, Former Secretary of State, State of Oklahoma
Rep. Ryan Martinez, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Dr. Sean McDaniel, Superintendent, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Ken Miller, Vice-President. State Regulatory and Legislative Affairs for OG&E
Debi Moore, Director of Administration, E.L. & Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Rep. Cyndi Munson, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Rep. Mike Osburn, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Marion Paden, President and CEO, Leadership Oklahoma
Ken Parker, Co-Founder and CEO, NextThought
Sen. Adam Pugh, Oklahoma State Senate
Sarah Roberts, Senior Program Officer, Inasmuch Foundation
Hon. Lance Robertson, Director of Healthcare, Guidehouse (former US Asst Secretary/Administrator)
Mark A. Stansberry, Chairman, The GTD Group, Former RUSO Regent
Dr. Jeremy Thomas, Interim President, Oklahoma City Community College
Dr. Gena Timberman, Principal and Founder, The Luksi Group
Garland Wilkinson, Senior Executive Vice President, MidFirst Bank
Roy Williams, President and CEO, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
David Woods, CEO, Magellan Executive Partners
Allen Wright, President and Founder, Hustings Group
Dr. George E. Young, Sr., Oklahoma State Senate